Hotel Accomodations

We have blocked several rooms that we hope you will enjoy. Don't hesitate to book your room now. There are limited spots available. Let me know if there is anything you need.

The Holiday Inn & Suites
3220 Craig Drive
McKinney, Tx
469-952-2044

Rooms reserved: Single Kings and Double Queens
Priced at $119.00 per night
You can reserve rooms until June 3rd


Comfort Suites
1590 N Central Expwy
McKinney, Tx
972-548-9595

Rooms Reserved: Single Kings and Double Queens
Priced at $94.00 per night


You can reserve rooms until June 18th



We had fun inspecting these fine hotels!

6 Months to go!

2009 seemed so far away, but with only 6months to go I'm starting to feel the pressure. A lot has been done in the past year, from choosing a venue to selecting the perfect dress. Now all the little details are left. Choosing flowers and decorations has been my biggest obstacle but I know it will all fall into place...I hope! There's more to come so stay tuned!

Oh how SWEET it is!

The wedding cake has been designed and the flavors selected. Mom and I had our sweet tooth fix when we met with Delicious Cakes in Addison early December. They awarded a large portion of the cake for our wedding. You will love what you see!

Pretty in Black and White!

Our Engagement Announcements have been Published! We'd like to thank our families for announcing to Frederick and Harlingen of our engagement.!

http://www.valleymorningstar.com/articles/castillo_39501___article.html/engagement_thayer.html

Gift Registry

This weekend JD and I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and went crazy registering for gifts. Of course I put JD in charge of the scanner and surprisingly enough he didn't put too many wild requests on the list. It was pretty neat to see the differences in our likes and dislikes. But I think our similarities out-weighed the differences. Although, he did have to talk me into choosing the flatware he chose. We have one more stop to make, but I think I will do that one on my own...I was lucky enough to get 3 hours out of him for bed bath and beyond. I don't wanna push my luck! Oh and just so you know the game chair on the list was a surprise addition that I noticed AFTER we left! The little sneak!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/
www.target.com

I'm so LUCKY

Last weekend I rounded up my c0-MOH and my mom then headed out to find the perfect wedding dress. Circle Park Bridal awarded me the gown of my choice and the ladies there made it such a wonderful and easy experience. After many dresses and a lot of ooze's and aaaagh's and a few tears I chose "THE" dress. Its perfect for a July wedding.















I was also featured on their website:
http://www.circleparkbridal.com/contestandgiveaways.htm

Our Wedding Party

Maid of Honor
Jennifer Hall













Co-Maid of Honor
Ruth Mora











Matron of Honor
Jamie Saathoff
Sister of the Bride and best friend









Bridesmaid
Cortnie Guerra
Friend of the bride










Flower Girl
Julianne Saathoff
Niece of the bride










Flower Girl
McKenzie Saathoff
Niece of the bride









Best Man
Daniel Thayer
Brother of the groom


















Groomsman
George Guerra
Friend of the groom
















Groomsman
Brandon James
Friend of the groom













Groomsman
Luke Miller
Friend of the groom

Ring bearer
Jake Torrey
2nd Cousin to groom

Flower girl usher
Tyler Saathoff
Nephew to the bride

The Venue

After much searching for the perfect site that best represented JD and I, we have decided to have the ceremony and reception at the Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney, TX. We will have a beautiful outdoor ceremony on the fourth of July. We hope the heat won't keep you away.

Photo by Chris & Jocelyn Castillo

Engagement Photos

Margaret Lake Photography awarded us our engagement photo session. They were taken at the historic Grapevine Train Depot. We had a wonderful time and we look sexy! Take a look. Click the link below. Enter username: Misty and J.D. Password: 4126

http://www.collages.net/eventlogin.htm

Castillo-Thayer Engagement

Well the wedding plans have begun and they are starting to get pretty crazy. I'm just so grateful that a majority of our vendors were already selected for us. Back in January 2008, JD and I won a $20, 000 wedding giveaway, which consisted of over 15 DFW vendors donating their services to our wedding. I'm the American Bride! Working with these vendors is turning out to be such an experience and I know we are going to have a memorable wedding.